Motown The Musical

It began as one man's story...became everyone's music...and is now London's hottest new show. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL follows the legendary career of Berry Gordy and the creation of his musical empire, Motown Records. The story begins in 1983, on the evening of the 25th anniversary celebration of Motown, and Berry Gordy is looking back on his career. Inspired by his childhood hero, black American boxer Joe Louis, the young Berry dreams big, hoping one day to make people as happy and proud. After a few years on Detroit's automobile assembly line he sets his sights on bringing a socially-charged, racially-divided country together with music. With an $800 loan from his family, Berry founds a music making factory. Motown is born!

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL follows the legendary career of Berry Gordy and the creation of his musical empire, Motown Records.
With over 40 classic songs such as “My Girl”, “Stop! In The Name of Love”, “Dancing in the Street”, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, this explosive event is the next chapter of Motown’s incredible history – and an experience you’ll never forget.
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Meet our mini Michael Jacksons! Introducing the super talented Nana, Raphael, Rio and Tumo, currently starring as young Michael, Stevie and Berry in Motown The Musical.
Do you know the next little Michael? Don’t miss our open auditions on Saturday 18 March – find out more http://motownthemusical.co.uk/childrens-auditions/

Discover Motown the Musical in London's West End featuring all the greatest hits from artists including Diana Ross, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and more. Buy tickets through the official website, now on at the Shaftesbury Theatre:
http://motownthemusical.co.uk/

Take a look at the highlights from Motown the Musical West End Press Night including appearances from Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson.
Find out more on the official West End Website: http://motownthemusical.co.uk/

Discover the story behind the sound that moved the world. With just $800 borrowed from his family, Berry Gordy founded Motown records and launched the careers of Diana Ross and the Supremes, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and many more. Motown the Musical hits London’s Shaftesbury Theatre.
Buy tickets through the official website:
http://motownthemusical.co.uk/

Motown the Musical, London caught up with Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown records to discuss some of the most influential artists of the century including Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye. Motown records celebrates it's 57th anniversary today.

We recently caught up with Motown The Musical cast member, Cedric Neal who will be stepping into the shoes of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy from February 2016 in the West End.
Read the transcript here: http://motownthemusical.co.uk/meet-the-cast-cedric-neal/

We caught up with Lucy St Louis who will be playing Diana Ross in Motown the Musical in London's West End.Motown the Musical opens at the Shaftesbury Theatre in February 2016.
Read more here: http://motownthemusical.co.uk/meet-the-cast-lucy-st-louis/

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The Shaftesbury Theatre is a West End Theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the London Borough of Camden.
The venue is currently owned by the Theatre of Comedy Company, who have owned the venue since 1984.
In March 2006, the 1,400 seat theatre underwent an internal refurbishment, with the entire auditorium being reseated and recarpeted and t...

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